Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District

1750 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525-3727
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 994 students in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
994 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#42 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
58%
27%
59%
30%
82%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,484 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,173
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,484
$21,692

Best Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District manages 2 public schools serving 994 students.
What is the rank of Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District is ranked #42 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
79% of Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District?
Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lagrange Highlands SD 106 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,484 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 994 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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